Water Use Reduction: - Maximize water efficiency within buildings to reduce the burden on municipal water supply and wastewater systems.

Fundamental Commissioning of the Energy Systems - Verify that the building’s energy related systems are installed, calibrated and perform according to the owner’s project requirements, basis of design, and construction documents.

Minimum Energy Performance - Establish the minimum level of energy efficiency for the proposed building and systems.

Enhanced Commissioning - Begin the commissioning process early during the design process and execute additional activities after systems performance verification is completed.

Storage & Collection of Recyclables - Facilitate the reduction of waste generated by building occupants that is hauled to and disposed of in landfills.

Building Reuse - Extend the life cycle of existing building stock, conserve resources, retain cultural resources, reduce waste and reduce environmental impacts of new buildings as they relate to materials manufacturing and transport.

Regional Materials - Increase demand for building materials and products that are extracted and manufactured within the region, thereby supporting the use of indigenous resources and reducing the environmental impacts resulting from transportation.

Minimum IAQ Performance Required - Establish minimum indoor air quality (IAQ) performance to enhance indoor air quality in buildings, thus contributing to the comfort and well-being of the occupants.

Construction IAQ Management Plan: During Construction - Reduce indoor air quality problems resulting from the construction/renovation process in order to help sustain the comfort and well-being of construction workers and building occupants.

Construction IAQ Management Plan: Before Occupancy - Reduce indoor air quality problems resulting from the construction/renovation process in order to help sustain the comfort and well-being of construction workers and building occupants.

Low-Emitting Materials: Adhesives & Sealants, Paints & Coatings, Carpet Systems - Reduce the quantity of indoor air contaminants that are odorous, irritating and/or harmful to the comfort and well-being of installers and occupants.

Controllability of Systems: Thermal Comfort - Provide a high level of lighting system control by individual occupants or by specific groups in multi-occupant spaces (i.e. classrooms or conference areas) to promote the productivity, comfort and well-being of building occupants.

Thermal Comfort: Design - Provide a comfortable thermal environment that supports the productivity and well-being of building occupants.

Thermal Comfort: Verification - Provide for the assessment of building thermal comfort over time.